Patient Care Tech

Community Bridges, INC • Portland, OR

6d • $21 - $25

About The Position

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team providing direct care to behavioral health patients under the medical direction of a Registered Nurse (RN). The role focuses on direct patient care as directed and delegated by the RN and/or Program Manager. The PCT is also responsible for unit safety, including identifying environmental and patient-specific safety concerns and elevating them to the RN, Program Manager, or designee as needed.

Community Bridges, Inc. (CBI) is an integrated behavioral healthcare organization offering a continuum of care through programs in Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Oregon, and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1982 as a nonprofit by members of the recovery community in Mesa, Arizona, CBI's principal mission is “maintaining the dignity of human life.”

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least six months of healthcare-related experience providing adequate exposure to behavioral and medical crisis situations.
• Valid identification.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher.
• At least six months of recovery from substance use and/or mental health disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to behavioral health patients as directed and delegated by the RN and/or Program Manager.
• Help maintain the safety of the assigned unit by identifying environmental and patient-specific safety concerns.
• Elevate safety concerns to the RN, Program Manager, or designee as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Supplemental plans, including hospital indemnity and critical illness coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Dependent care savings and health care savings plans.
• 401(k) with employer match; 100% vested upon enrollment.
• Generous PTO accrual; employees start with a five-week PTO plan.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs.
• Incentives.
• Ongoing training, support, and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED